Chalkbeat Colorado

Faced with possible school closures, Denver teachers seek clarity about their jobs

At lunchtime meetings last week at Denver schools that may close or shrink, teachers were full of questions about their fate: Would educators at the closing schools be guaranteed jobs next year? Would they be able to follow their students to new schools?

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Denver has spent millions in voter-approved bond money to upgrade schools it might close

Denver Public Schools has spent $22.6 million in voter-approved bond dollars over the past four years on schools that district officials are now considering closing or downsizing, according to information obtained by Chalkbeat in an open records request.

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Voters approve lodging taxes for child care in Montrose, along with La Plata, Grand counties

Voters in three western Colorado communities approved lodging tax measures in Tuesdayโ€™s election that will send money to efforts aimed at making child care more affordable and easier to find.

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Retired teacher and State Board of Education candidate Sherri Wright appointed to fill vacancy

Sherri Wright, a retired teacher and former local school board member, will fill a vacancy representing Congressional District 3 on the Colorado State Board of Education. The seat was previously occupied by Stephen Varela,ย who resigned earlier this month.

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